K. Balachander
Directing
Birthday: July 9, 1930 (age 84)
Died: December 23, 2014
Departments: Writing, Directing, Production
Kailasam Balachander was a renowned Indian film producer, director and screenwriter. He directed films predominantly in Tamil, in addition to some films in the Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi languages. Known for his distinct filmmaking style, the films he scripts and directs analyse unusual or complicated interpersonal relationships and social themes. Through his works, he contributed significantly to the development of the Tamil film industry in South India, and introduced hundreds of actors and actresses into cinema, including Kamal Hassan, Rajinikanth, Prakash Raj and Vivek.
Acting
Uttama Villain2015• Margadarsi
Ninaithathu Yaaro2014• Special Appearance
Rettaisuzhi2010• Ramaswamy
Kuselan2008• Special Appearance in 'Cinema Cinema' Song
Poi2006• Cameo appearance
Crew
Maro Charitra2010• Original Story
Naan Avan Illai2007• Writer
Poi2006• Director
Idhaya Thirudan2006• Producer
Paarthale Paravasam2001• Director
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam1998• Producer
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam1998• Original Story
Vidukathai1997• Producer
Kalki1996• Director
Duet1994• Director
Jathi Malli1993• Writer
Server Somanna1993• Story
Vaaname Ellai1992• Writer
Roja1992• Producer
Azhagan1991• Director
Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal1990• Director
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal1989• Writer
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi1988• Director
Rudraveena1988• Director
Velaikkaran1987• Producer
Manathil Uruthi Vendum1987• Director
Punnagai Mannan1986• Director
Sundara Swapnagalu1986• Director
Sri Raghavendrar1985• Producer
Sindhu Bhairavi1985• Director
Kalyana Agathigal1985• Director
Mugila Mallige1985• Writer
Poovilangu1984• Producer
Ek Nai Paheli1984• Director
Achamillai Achamillai1984• Director
Eradu Rekhegalu1984• Director
Poikkal Kudhirai1983• Director
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu1983• Director
Karune Illada Kanoonu1983• Theatre Play
Zara Si Zindagi1983• Director
Kokilamma1983• Director
Agni Sakshi1982• Director
Jeevan Dhaara1982• Original Story
Thillu Mullu1981• Director
Ek Duuje Ke Liye1981• Director
47 Natkal1981• Director
Enga Ooru Kannagi1981• Writer
Thanneer... Thanneer...1981• Director
Netrikan1981• Screenplay
Varumayin Niram Sivappu1980• Director
Ninaithaale Inikkum1979• Screenplay
Nool Veli1979• Director
Kazhukan1979• Original Story
Idi Katha Kaadu1979• Director
Thappu Thalangal1978• Director
Nizhal Nijamagirathu1978• Director
Maro Charitra1978• Director
Pattina Pravesam1977• Director
Avargal1977• Writer
Aaina1977• Director
Moondru Mudichu1976• Director
Manmadha Leelai1976• Director
Anthuleni Katha1976• Director
Apoorva Raagangal1975• Director
Naan Avanillai1974• Director
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai1974• Director
Arangetram1973• Director
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren1973• Director
Do Phool1973• Story
Kanna Nalama1972• Director
Velli Vizha1972• Director
Aaradimanninte Janmi1972• Writer
Haar Jeet1972• Story
Punnagai1971• Director
Nangu Suvargal1971• Director
Nootrukku Nooru1971• Director
Lakhon Mein Ek1971• Story
Main Sunder Hoon1971• Original Story
Ethiroli1970• Director
Patham Pasali1970• Director
Navagraham1970• Director
Kaviya Thalaivi1970• Director
Mastana1970• Original Story
Bheekara Nimishangal1970• Story
Iru Kodugal1969• Director
Poova Thalaiya1969• Director
Thamarai Nenjam1968• Director
Ethir Neechal1968• Director
Sukha Dukhalu1968• Original Story
Teen Bahuraniyan1968• Original Story
Bama Vijayam1967• Director
Anubavi Raja Anubavi1967• Director
Major Chandrakanth1966• Director
Neerkumizhi1965• Director
Naanal1965• Director
Poojaikku Vantha Malar1965• Screenplay
Neela Vanam1965• Screenplay
Oonche Log1965• Original Story
Server Sundaram1964• Original Story
Dheiva Thaai1964• Dialogue